International Student Application
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An international student is someone applying to Bakersfield College either with an F-1 visa or with the intent to obtain an F-1 visa, issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) department of the United States government.
Admission Process and Required Documents: Please review the information below to understand the admission process to Bakersfield College as a full-time international student. Bakersfield College is required by U.S. government regulations to collect and review the materials listed below in order to issue the immigration documents necessary to obtain a student visa.
Complete the Prospective International Student Interest Form to learn more about ISS.
Semester and Application Deadlines
| Semester | Application Deadline | Semester Starts | Semester Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | June 2, 2025 | August 25, 2025 | December 12, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | November 24, 2025 | January 20, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
*If the deadline has passed for the semester you are interested in, please email internationalstudents@bakersfieldcollege.edu
International Student Application Packet
Applying to BC's International Student Program can be completed online. Students submit application documents in one email with attachments directly to internationalstudents@bakersfieldcollege.edu. Please follow this step-by-step guide to complete your enrollment.
Get Started: Gather & Submit Documents
Gather the required documents in the Application Packet depending on the type of application.
All application forms are fillable PDF forms. You will need a PDF reader to complete the forms; you may download a free PDF reader from get.adobe.com/reader.
Please have the documents below ready to go:
- Passport
- HS Transcript
- Personal Essay
- English Scores
- Bank Statement
Apply as a NEW International Student
- Complete ISS Application Packet: Form A-103 Check List
- Processing Application Fee ($50)
- The application fee can be made with a credit card, wallet or a direct debit from a bank account. We do not accept cash and it is not refundable. Please visit the International Student Fee Online Payment Form to pay your Application Processing Fee.
- If student is under the age of 18: Assigned Guardian Statement Form & Minor Authorization Consent Form
Apply as a Transfer Student
- Complete ISS Application Packet: Form A-103 Check List
- Processing Application Fee ($50)
- The application fee can be made with a credit card, wallet or a direct debit from a bank account. We do not accept cash and it is not refundable. Please visit the International Student Fee Online Payment Form to pay your Application Processing Fee.
- Copy of current I-20
- I-94 Form: I94 - DHS Official Website
- Transfer Eligibility Form
